17 Nov 2014

Human Foosball at the River's Edge

By Davenport Parks & Recreation

A new Quad Cities experience!

Don't miss out. Play indoor human foosball. Fun just like regular foosball, only you are in a life-size human foosball game! Teams are six versus six.

Private rentals, birthday parties, team building, and tournaments available. 

The River's Edge, 700 West River Drive, Davenport. (563) 322-5220

17 Nov 2014

BANDITS FULFILL $50,000 PLEDGE TO GENESIS FOUNDATION

By Marco LaNave
A portion from each of 68,000 amusement rides last season will benefit health initiatives for children
DAVENPORT, Iowa (November 12, 2014) - Fulfilling a pledge made for the inaugural season of the Ferris wheel and other amusements at Modern Woodmen Park, the Quad Cities River Bandits and Main Street Amusements on Wednesday presented a $50,000 donation to the Genesis Health Services Foundation. Dave Heller, owner of the River Bandits, presented the check to Ken Croken, Genesis Health System Vice President, Corporate Communications, Marketing and Advocacy, during a press conference Wednesday at Modern Woodmen Park.
With a portion from each of 68,000 rides of the new amusements this season at Modern Woodmen Park - including the 105-foot Ferris wheel, the expanded 300-foot zip line, Space Camp gyroscope and the Mediacom Drop'N Twist - the donation will benefit Genesis Health Services Foundation health initiatives for children, including the Flu-Free Quad Cities campaign, Camp Genesis for kids who have someone close to them with cancer and Genesis Neonatal Intensive Care services to help struggling newborn babies.
"The River Bandits belong to the people of the Quad Cities, and a big part of our mission is to make a positive and lasting impact across this great community," said River Bandits owner Dave Heller. "When both of my sons were born, they had to spend time in the neo-natal intensive care unit. Fortunately, we were able to afford such care. My hope is that, with this donation, needy families throughout our region will be able to come to Genesis and get the care they need when they need it. We are so grateful for all of the support we receive every day from Quad Cities families and we are delighted to be able to give back in a big way to help others in our community."
"By their conduct here, the Quad Cities River Bandits and their owner, Mr. Dave Heller, have helped define corporate social responsibility for our community," said Ken Croken, vice president of corporate communications, Genesis Health System.
On May 24, with an Inaugural Ferris Wheel Ride event and fundraiser, the Quad Cities River Bandits became the first team in Minor League Baseball to open a Ferris wheel inside its ballpark. Towering 105 feet above the playing field, the Ferris wheel was part of the debut for a full lineup of amusements that opened every weekend, including non-game days, for the Quad Cities community to enjoy through November 1. The Ferris wheel was named Monday as the Best Ballpark Improvement in all of baseball for the 2014 season by Ballpark Digest. It followed a year in which Modern Woodmen Park drew its largest average attendance - 3,885 per game - in the history of the 83-year-old ballpark.
"The success and recognition the amusements have brought to this community has been exciting, but it is most gratifying when our success makes such a positive difference in the lives of Quad Cities families in need," said River Bandits General Manager Andrew Chesser. "This season's donation to the Genesis Health Services Foundation is another example of the strong partnerships we are blessed to have in the Quad Cities community."
ABOUT THE BANDITS: The River Bandits ownership in 2014 made one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 105 feet over the playing field, opened May 24, Space Camp opened June 20; the new Drop'N Twist debuted in July; and the newly expanded 300-foot long zip line also reopened.
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12 Nov 2014

AHL Call-Up for Mallards' Milner

By Rick Martin

MOLINE, Ill. (November 11, 2014) - Quad City Mallards goaltender Parker Milner has been signed to a professional tryout agreement by the American Hockey League's Iowa Wild, the Mallards announced today.

Milner, 24, has gone 2-2-0 with a 2.76 goals against average and .918 save percentage in four games with the Mallards this season.  Milner set a club season high (since surpassed) by making 43 saves in his last outing, a 7-2 Mallard road victory over the Brampton Beast last Friday.

Milner returns to the AHL with the Wild after going 4-2-0 and turning in a 2.95 goals against average and a .904 save percentage in eight AHL games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers last season.  The 6' 1", 197-pound Pittsburgh native spent the bulk of last season with the EHCL's Stockton Thunder, for whom he posted a 2.84 goals against average, a .907 save percentage and two shutouts while going 9-14-2 in 25 games.

Milner's is the second AHL call-up for a Mallard this season.  Defenseman Nicholas Rioux joined Iowa October 29 and played three games for the Wild before returning to the Mallards last Friday.

Milner turned professional last season after winning two national championships in four years at Boston College.  Milner went 64-20-5 while turning in a 2.23 goals against average, a .919 save percentage and six shutouts in 93 games over the course of his standout collegiate career.

Milner helped Boston College to the NCAA title as a freshman in 2010 and again as a junior in 2012.  He served as back-up netminder during BC's run to the 2010 championship before taking a leading role in the 2012 triumph.  Then a junior, Milner was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2012 NCAA tournament and also earned NCAA Frozen Four All-Tournament honors after going 4-0 with a 0.50 goals against average, a .982 save percentage and two shutouts during the tournament.  Milner's goals against average was tied for the best in tournament history while his save percentage was the highest since the tournament expanded four teams in 1972.  He capped off his superb tournament effort by making 27 saves in BC's 4-1 victory over Ferris State in the national championship game.  The NCAA title was the crowning achievement of a season that also saw Milner and his teammates win the Hockey East regular season and tournament titles as well as the Beanpot and Icebreaker tournaments.

Over the 2011-12 campaign as a whole, Milner went 29-5-0 while registering a 1.66 goals against average, a .911 save percentage and three shutouts in 34 games.  His .853 winning percentage was the best in the nation.  He completed his college career in 2012-13 by playing in all but one of the Eagles' 38 games, going 22-11-4 and recording a 2.66 goals against average, a .911 save percentage and two shutouts.

During Milner's time in Chestnut Hill, BC not only claimed a pair of NCAA crowns but also secured three Hockey East postseason titles along with two conference regular season championships, made four consecutive NCAA tournament appearances and won four straight Beanpots.

Before putting on the maroon and gold, Milner spent one season in the junior ranks with the United States Hockey League's Waterloo Black Hawks and one in prep school hockey at Avon Old Farms. 

The Mallards are next in action this Friday night when they meet the Beast in Brampton.  The Mallards next play at home Wednesday, November 19 at 7:05 p.m. against the Tulsa Oilers.  Fans can purchase four tickets to any Mallards Wednesday home game for just $20.  In addition, after each Wednesday home contest, fans can join the Mallards at T.G.I. Friday's on River Drive in Moline- adjacent to the iWireless Center- for a postgame party.

Single game tickets for all remaining Mallards regular season home games- including the November 19 tilt- are on sale now at the iWireless Center box office, Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000.  The box office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period.  Tickets are available for $10, $16, $20 and $28
11 Nov 2014

FERRIS WHEEL WINS AMERICA'S BEST BALLPARK IMPROVEMENT

By Rick Martin

DAVENPORT, Iowa (November 10, 2014) - The Ferris wheel at Modern Woodmen Park was a revolutionary success in its first season of operation, and on Monday Ballpark Digest named the Ferris wheel the Best Ballpark Improvement in all of baseball for the 2014 season. Ballpark Digest publisher Kevin Reichard made the announcement at Modern Woodmen Park during a Monday press conference with River Bandits owner Dave Heller and government officials from the City of Davenport. The publication has recognized the 83-year-old stadium in its annual award for best ballpark improvement in four of the past seven seasons.

On May 24, the Quad Cities River Bandits became the first team in Minor League Baseball to open a Ferris wheel inside its ballpark. It was part of the debut for a full lineup of amusements - including the Mediacom Drop'N Twist, Space Camp gyroscope and dual zip line - that opened every weekend, including non-game days, for the Quad Cities community to enjoy through November 1. The amusements welcomed more than 68,000 riders combined in 2014.

"The Ferris wheel has elevated family-friendly entertainment to a new level in the Quad Cities, both literally and figuratively, so we are pleased to accept this great award on behalf of this entire community," said River Bandits owner Dave Heller. "Ballpark Digest is widely respected and known as the industry standard, which makes this award that much more meaningful. Our great partnership with the City of Davenport has been critical to beautifying and enhancing Modern Woodmen Park, and our fans and community partners have bought into that vision to make this ballpark the best in America and the pride of the Quad Cities."

A year after Modern Woodmen Park was voted the Best Minor League Ballpark in America by readers of USA TODAY and 10Best.com, the ballpark drew its largest average attendance - 3,885 per game - in franchise history.

"We are humbled and grateful for the record support of our fans this season, and for the national recognition of the Best Ballpark Improvement award for the Ferris wheel," said River Bandits General Manager Andrew Chesser. "These achievements energize and propel us further toward our goal of making Modern Woodmen Park the central gathering place for the people throughout the Quad Cities region."

The Ferris wheel joins an award-winning lineup of several other improvements to Modern Woodmen Park under Main Street Baseball's ownership, including the iconic corn field, sports lounge, Pepsi Loge Boxes and Budweiser Champions Club - all previously recognized by Ballpark Digest.

"It's always a treat to return annually to Modern Woodmen Park ? there's always something new to see and experience," said Kevin Reichard, Ballpark Digest publisher. "Adding a Ferris wheel to the ballpark is a great move: the views of downtown Davenport and the ballpark are spectacular, and, besides, who doesn't love a ride on a Ferris wheel?"

The Ferris wheel stands atop the ballpark's left-field berm, 105 feet above the playing field, with 20 gondolas seating up to six adults or eight people including children. Riders from two months to 100 years - and four-generation families together - have enjoyed the unparalleled views of Modern Woodmen Park, the Centennial Bridge, the Mississippi River, and both the Iowa and Illinois sides of the waterway. With millions of color combinations from the LED lights on the ride, fans and riders have enjoyed an entirely different light show each night.

The success of the Ferris wheel and amusements at Modern Woodmen Park also made a tremendous impact in the local community. For each ride in 2014 on the Ferris wheel, Mediacom Drop'N Twist, Space Camp gyroscope, and zip line, 50 cents will be donated to Genesis Health Services Foundation, benefiting Camp Genesis, Genesis Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Genesis Flu-Free Quad Cities. With ownership personally making up any difference, the River Bandits pledged a $50,000 cash donation to the Genesis Health Services Foundation. In addition, the Ferris wheel opened on May 24 with the Inaugural Ferris Wheel Ride event and fundraiser. Proceeds from the pre-sold 300 tickets and the Inaugural Ferris Wheel Ride event went to benefit the Genesis Health Services Foundation in the Quad Cities.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: The River Bandits ownership in 2014 made one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 105 feet over the playing field, opened May 24, Space Camp opened June 20; the new Drop'N Twist debuted in July; and the newly expanded 300-foot long zip line also reopened.

07 Nov 2014

MALLARDS PULL AWAY FROM BEAST 5-1

By Brian Lavelle

BRAMPTON, Ont. (November 6, 2014) - Jeff Lee scored twice and added an assist and Evan Mosher made 35 saves as the Quad City Mallards (3-3-0-0) ripped off five unanswered goals on the way to a 5-1 victory over the host Brampton Beast (0-4-1-0) Thursday night.

The Mallard attack came alive only after Brampton's Tyler Donati swept in the opening goal from close range at 9:27 of the second period.  The Mallards were on the power play when Matt Duffy tied the game by sweeping home Justin Fox's goalmouth feed just 66 seconds later.  Mario Lamoureux gave the Mallards their first lead from the doorstep with just 7 seconds left in the second.

A mere 31 seconds into the third period, Joe Perry doubled the Mallard advantage from point blank range.  Lee pounced on a rebound to stretch gap to 4-1 at 16:50 of the third and capped off the win at 18:51 with a wrist shot from the slot.

Mosher was at his busiest in the third period, stopping 14 shots to set the stage for his teammates to put the Beast away.

The Mallards and Beast meet again tomorrow night in Brampton.  The Mallards next play at home Wednesday, November 19 at 7:05 p.m. against the Tulsa Oilers.  Fans can purchase four tickets to any Mallards Wednesday home game for just $20.  In addition, after each Wednesday home contest, fans can join the Mallards at T.G.I. Friday's on River Drive in Moline- adjacent to the iWireless Center- for a postgame party.

Single game tickets for all remaining Mallards regular season home games- including the November 19 tilt- are on sale now at the iWireless Center box office, Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000.  The box office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period.  Tickets are available for $10, $16, $20 and $28.
07 Nov 2014

Heroes Replica Trophy Begins Tour Across Iowa, Nebraska Hy-Vee Stores

By Tara Deering-Hansen

Football fans get chance to view trophy, support American Red Cross and win tickets to Nov. 28 matchup between Hawkeyes-Cornhuskers

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 24, 2014) – When the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers meet in Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 28 for the fourth annual Hy-Vee Heroes Game, there will be more than Big Ten Conference bragging rights at stake.

Along with honoring local heroes and helping raise funds to­ benefit the American Red Cross, the game will determine which team gets to take home the coveted Heroes Trophy, which currently resides in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City following last year`s 38-17 Iowa victory.

In anticipation of the 2014 rematch, Hy-Vee stores in Iowa and Nebraska are hosting a Heroes Game Replica Trophy Tour from Saturday through Nov. 22. A replica of the Heroes Game Trophy will be on display in 29 different Hy-Vee stores, where customers will have the opportunity to register to win tickets to the game and other prizes. Volunteers with the American Red Cross will assist with transporting the trophy from one stop to the next along the tour route.

"The Iowa-Nebraska football game is a great sports rivalry, and we wanted to give football fans in both states a chance to be part of the excitement," said Darin Hirl, director of event marketing for Hy-Vee. "When the trophy stops in their area, customers can come by to view it, register to win tickets to the game and support the Red Cross, all while supporting their favorite teams."

Again this year, Hy-Vee and the two universities will use the national stage created by the Heroes Game to salute individuals and organizations for acts of heroism in their communities. One citizen-hero from each state will be invited to attend the game as a special guest of the teams, receive on-field recognition and have his or her name inscribed on the game trophy.

Following is the itinerary for the 2014 Heroes Game Replica Trophy Tour:


Oct. 25                  Hy-Vee, 5020 N. 27th St.                            Lincoln, Neb.

Oct. 26                  Hy-Vee, 6001 Village Drive                          Lincoln, Neb.

Oct. 27                  Hy-Vee, 16418 Westside Drive                   Plattsmouth, Neb.

Oct. 28                  Hy-Vee, 8809 W. Center Road                    Omaha, Neb.

Oct. 29                  Hy-Vee, 10808 Fort St.                                Omaha, Neb.

Oct. 30                  Hy-Vee, 747 N. 132nd St.                              Omaha, Neb.

Oct. 31                  Hy-Vee, 2827 Hamilton Blvd.                       Sioux City, Iowa

Nov. 1                   Hy-Vee, 1300 N. Second St.                         Cherokee, Iowa

Nov. 2                   Hy-Vee, 611 10th Ave. N.                             Humboldt, Iowa

Nov. 3                   Hy-Vee, 1111 Eighth St.                                Boone, Iowa

Nov. 4                   Hy-Vee, 2510 SW State St.                           Ankeny, Iowa

Nov. 5                   Hy-Vee, 1005 E. Hickman Road                   Waukee, Iowa

Nov. 6                   Hy-Vee, 1700 Valley West Drive                West Des Moines, Iowa

Nov. 7                   Hy-Vee, 1725 Jordan Creek Parkway       West Des Moines, Iowa

Nov. 8                   Hy-Vee, 510 W. McLane St.                         Osceola, Iowa

Nov. 9                   Hy-Vee, 609 N. 18th St.                                Centerville, Iowa

Nov. 10                 Hy-Vee, 1025 N. Quincy Ave.                      Ottumwa, Iowa

Nov. 11                 Hy-Vee, 1700 E. Washington St.                 Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Nov. 12                 Hy-Vee, 528 Highway 1 S.                             Washington, Iowa

Nov. 13                 Hy-Vee, 2400 Second Ave.                           Muscatine, Iowa

Nov. 14                 Hy-Vee, 3019 Rockingham Road                Davenport, Iowa

Nov. 15                 Hy-Vee, 1823 E. Kimberly Road                  Davenport, Iowa

Nov. 16                 Hy-Vee, 2395 NW Arterial                       Dubuque, Iowa

Nov. 17                 Hy-Vee, 3600 Business Hwy 151 E.            Marion, Iowa

Nov. 18                 Hy-Vee, 3235 Oakland Road NE                 Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Nov. 19                 Hy-Vee, 1201 N. Dodge St.                           Iowa City, Iowa

Nov. 20                 Hy-Vee, 1914 Eighth St.                            Coralville, Iowa

Nov. 21                 Hy-Vee, 812 S. First Ave.                           Iowa City, Iowa

Nov. 22                 Hy-Vee, 1720 Waterfront Drive                 Iowa City, Iowa

 

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07 Nov 2014

Mallards Make Some Roster Moves

By Brian Lavelle


MOLINE, Ill. (October 23, 2014) - The Quad City Mallards have acquired rookie forward Pearce Eviston from the Idaho Steelheads in exchange for future considerations, the Mallards announced today.

Eviston, 21, missed last season as a precaution while recuperating from a hip injury.  In 2012-13 he scored 12 goals and totaled 32 points in 50 British Columbia Hockey League games.  The 6' 1", 192-pound Vancouver native split his final junior campaign between the Vernon Vipers and Victoria Grizzlies.

"Pearce is a skilled player who skates well and shoots well," said Mallards coach and general manager Terry Ruskowski.  "Before his injury National Hockey League Central Scouting ranked him highly, so if they think that well of him we can certainly give him a chance.  He's a young player we expect big things from."

Eviston played parts of two seasons with the major junior Western Hockey League's Portland Winterhawks.  He scored once in 18 games with the Winterhawks in 2011-12.  Eviston suited up twice for Portland in 2010-11 but spent the bulk of that campaign in the BCHL with Victoria, for whom he scored 18 times and produced 38 points in 44 games.

Eviston got his first taste of junior hockey in 2009-10 when he skated in three games for Victoria and played 13 times for the BCHL's Alberni Valley Bulldogs.

The Mallards further announced today that they have moved forward Antti Pusa to the team's reserve list.


MOLINE, Ill. (October 27, 2014) - The Quad City Mallards have acquired rookie forward Logan Nelson from the Rapid City Rush in exchange for future considerations, the Mallards announced today.

Nelson, a 21-year old rookie, had not yet played for the Rush this season.  Last year the Rogers, Minnesota, native scored 23 goals and totaled 31 points in 59 games with the Western Hockey League's Victoria Royals. 

"Looking at our roster and at how we played over the weekend, we have a lot of pretty good young players up front but we also have room to improve," said Mallards coach and general manager Terry Ruskowski.  "Logan has good size and skates well.  He put up good numbers in major junior and that's impressive in a league that sends a lot of players straight to the AHL and the NHL, so he's a good candidate to be a strong player for us."

The 6' 1", 186-pound Nelson produced a 60 goals and 68 assists for 128 points in 179 games over his three seasons with Victoria.  He spent the 2010-11 season with the United States Hockey League's Des Moines Buccaneers before heading north of the border.
06 Nov 2014

RUN WITH CARL ANNOUNCES NEW PATH FOR LABOR DAY TRADITION

By Jamie Lange
BETTENDORF, IA -Run with Carl organizers will announce a new arrangement to allow the Run with Carl Labor Day race to continue at a special press conference.

Media opportunity: An official announcement of this transition will be on Wednesday, November 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bettendorf Life Fitness Center track. Representatives will be on hand for a ceremonial signing and interviews.
"This race has been an excellent way to memorialize Carl's life in funding scholarships for graduates of Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley High Schools. Through it we have awarded 30 scholarships. While we are committed that the scholarship program will continue our family involvement in the organization and management of the Run with Carl will discontinue," said Dick Schillig.

Who: Run with Carl
When: Wednesday, November 12 at 10:00 a.mn
Where: Bettendorf Life Fitness Center, 2222 Middle Road, Bettendorf, IA track
Why: To announce a new organizer for Run with Carl

About Run with Carl: The Run with Carl was the primary funding vehicle for The Carl D. Schillig Memorial Fund. The fund was established in 1995 in memory of Carl Schillig who was killed at the age of 15 in a car-pedestrian accident. With Carl's philanthropy as its inspiration, the nonprofit also distributes proceeds from the run to organizations in which Carl was active, including the Bettendorf Pleasant Valley Aquatics, the Cornbelt Running Club, and Our Lady of Lourdes Church. In 2014, Run with Carl celebrated its 20th run and announced that the Schillig family would no longer direct the race. The Carl D. Schilling Memorial Scholarship will continue to support scholarships for students at Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley High Schools.

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04 Nov 2014

MALLARDS WEEKLY UPDATE: NOVEMBER 3, 2014

By Brian Lavelle

THIS WEEK
Thursday, November 6, 6:00 p.m. CST
Powerade Center, Brampton

Quad City Mallards vs. Brampton Beast

 

Friday, November 7, 6:00 p.m. CST

Powerade Center, Brampton

Quad City Mallards vs. Brampton Beast

Sunday, November 9, 1:00 p.m. CST

Powerade Center, Brampton

Quad City Mallards vs. Brampton Beast

LAST WEEK
Tuesday, October 28

Quad City 4 Rapid City 1

Friday, October 31

Cincinnati 3 Quad City 2

Saturday, November 1
Cincinnati 5 Quad City 4

Quad City
2-3-0-0, 4 points
tied 4th place, Central Division
Coach: Terry Ruskowski

Brampton
0-3-1-0, 1 point
7th place, Central Division
Coach: Brent Hughes

QUACK TRACKS
Cincy Sweep

The Mallards suffered back-to-back one-goal home losses to the Cincinnati Cyclones last weekend.  Those two games were the Mallards' first two match-ups with a club that, unlike the Mallards and the rest of the Central Division, is not new to the ECHL this season.

Best-of-Three

The Mallards started last week with a 4-1 win in Rapid City Tuesday.  That victory was the Mallards' second in a season-opening stretch of three consecutive tilts against the Rush.

 

Foxy

Justin Fox scored twice last Saturday- the first multiple goal game for a Mallard this season- and has collected four points (two goals and two assists) in his last three games to move into a tie for the team lead in goals (with Benjamin Dieude-Fauvel and Joe Perry) and points (with Dieude-Fauvel).  Fox also posted a plus-minus rating of +5 in his three games last week.

Rookie Run
Rookie Pearce Eviston has notched four assists in his last four games to take over the team lead.

 

On the Road

After playing four of their first five games at home the Mallards now play five straight games in Brampton, eight of their next 11 away from home and 14 of their next 18 on the road.

Home Sweet Home?

The Mallards dropped back-to-back home games last weekend and have lost three of their first four home games.

Firsts
Parker Milner made 28 saves while earning his first win as a Mallard and Evan Haney and Johnny Rogic picked up their first career points- assists for both- last Tuesday at Rapid City.  Last Friday against Cincinnati Logan Nelson played his first career game while Antti Pusa, Jani Hakanpaa and Mario Lamoureux made their Mallard debuts with Finns Pusa and Hakanpaa both scoring.

Two Hundred Seventy-Seventh

Kevin Baker scored his first Mallard goal- and the two hundred seventy-seventh of his career- last Tuesday in Rapid City.

History

Captain Darren McMillan moved past Andy Fermoyle into fifth place in team history by playing his two hundred seventy-sixth career game for the Mallards last Tuesday at Rapid City.

 

Special Teams

The Mallards gave up two goals on four Cincinnati power plays last Saturday after giving up just two goals in their first four games on 15 penalty kills.  The Mallards now rank twentieth in the ECHL in penalty killing (78.9 percent).  Justin Fox scored the Mallards' second power play goal of the season last Saturday.  The Mallards rank nineteenth on the man advantage (12.5 percent).

Best Shot
The Mallards outshot the Cyclones 31-27 last Saturday after being outshot in each of their first four games.  The Mallards rank twenty four in the league in shots per game (25.2) and twenty-fifth in shots allowed (32.0).

Head to Head

The Mallards went 7-3-3 against the Beast last season and posted a 4-1-1 record in Brampton.  After meeting the Beast in Brampton this Thursday and Friday and again next Sunday, the Mallards will head back to the Quad Cities and then make a return trip north of the border for games against the Beast on Friday, November 14 and Sunday, November 16.

Ins and Outs

Defenseman Jani Hakanpaa was reassigned to the Mallards from the AHL's Chicago Wolves by the NHL's St. Louis Blues last Thursday and then reassigned to the Wolves today...Forward Evan Haney was placed on the Mallards' reserve list last Thursday and then activated last Saturday when Forward Kevin Baker was moved to the reserve list...Forward Todd Fiddler returned to the Mallard line-up last Friday.  Fiddler missed last Tuesday night's win in Rapid City after being suspended one game for incurring a major penalty (kneeing) and game misconduct October 25 against Rapid City... Forwards Kyle Thomas, Garrett Vermeersch and Ben Woodley were released last Thursday... Forward Antti Pusa was activated from the reserve list last Thursday... Defenseman Nicholas Rioux signed a professional tryout agreement with the AHL's Iowa Wild last Wednesday...The Mallards acquired forward Mario Lamoureux from the Ontario Reign in exchange for future considerations last Tuesday.

UPCOMING HOME GAMES
Wednesday, November 19, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Tulsa Oilers
Four Tickets for $20; Postgame Party at T.G.I. Friday's
Fans can purchase four tickets to each Mallards Wednesday home game for just $20.  In addition, after each Wednesday home contest, fans can join the Mallards at T.G.I. Friday's on River Drive in Moline- adjacent to the iWireless Center- for a postgame party.

 

Friday, November 21, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Rapid City Rush

$1 Dog/$1 Beer Friday presented by 97X and MetroLINK
Fans again this season will enjoy $1 hot dogs and beers from iWireless Center concession stands during all Friday home games.  97X will follow in the spirit of the evening by presenting hot dog-themed intermission entertainment.

Saturday, November 22, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Rapid City Rush

Lighting on the Commons

Fans who attend Lighting on the Commons on John Deere Commons just before the Mallards' game against the Rush will receive a free youth ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket to that Mallards tilt.

 

ON THE AIR
Fox Sports Radio 1230 is the radio home of Mallards Hockey Presented by Genesis Power Sports Performance.  Mallards games broadcast on AM 1230 also stream live online at www.wfxn.net.  A limited number of Mallards games will not air on Fox Sports Radio 1230 due to conflicts with University of Illinois basketball and football and Green Bay Packer football.  ECHL-TV pay-per-view video webcasts and free audio webcasts of all Mallards games are also available at myqcmallards.net.

TICKETS
Single Game Tickets
Single game tickets for all Mallards regular season contests are now available.  Fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or info@myqcmallards.com for more information about tickets.  Single game tickets are also available at the iWireless Center box office, at Ticketmaster outlets, through www.ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free.  The box office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period.

Group Tickets
Groups of at least ten receive savings off the walk-up price and a host of group benefits.Mallards group tickets are a great fit for youth organizations, friends, co-workers, family groups, religious groups, school functions and business events.  For more group ticket information, fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or info@myqcmallards.com.

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